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Learn the basics (2)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
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A guide to emergency assistance, special grants and ongoing financial help
This guide provides information on emergency assistance for utility bills, rent, shelter, security agreements, furniture, and pregnancy. It also has info on visitor allowances, housing for people with AIDS or HIV, restaurant allowances, help with camp fees, furniture and clothing replacement, home repairs, temporary assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, and more. Content Detail
I am an immigrant (2)
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Immigrant eligibility for NYS health insurance programs
Many immigrants may qualify for Medicaid, even without a green card. Learn about whether you may be eligible. Content Detail
Fair hearings (1)
Family Health Plus (2)
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What is Family Health Plus?
Official state government website about Family Health Plus, which is subsidized health insurance for New Yorkers age 19-64 who have income or financial resources higher than Medicaid limits. Content Detail
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Family Health Plus Premium Assistance Program
People who qualify for Family Health Plus can now get help paying the cost of health insurance they have through their employer. This program will help pay the cost of the premium and out-of-pocket costs like the deductible and copayments. Content Detail
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Medicaid general Information (6)
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Medicaid
Information about Medicaid including the most current income and financial resource eligibility levels, where to apply, how to get help applying, and how to request a fair hearing. NOTE that medicaid eligiblilty rules are complicated, and this is a basic overview. The rules are different for children under 21 and their parents than for seniors age 65+ and for people with disabilities, and also are different for people between 21-65 who are not disabled. Content Detail
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Three Changes in New York's Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program
As of April 2008, Medicaid permits all beneficiaries to have more savings or financial resources. Also, the "Medicare Savings Program,"which pays the Medicare Part B monthly premium and sometimes other Medicare costs, no longer sets a limit on the amount of savings one may have to qualify. Also, Medicaid no longer requires drug and alcohol screening for people under 65. Content Detail
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Medicaid Excess Income ("Spenddown" or "Surplus Income") Program
Information on qualifying for Medicaid when your income exceeds the regular Medicaid limits, by applying your and your family's past or current medical expenses to offset the "excess income." Content Detail
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Step-by-step guide to enrolling in the NYSARC Pooled SNT for Medicaid spend-down
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This explains how to enroll in a pooled trust. Content Detail
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Medicaid Spend-down: NYC Medicaid Now Accepts FAXED Medical Bills
Form and instructions for faxing in medical bills to meet the monthly "spend-down." Content Detail
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List of Pooled Trusts in NYS
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This is a contact list of non-profit organizations that have pooled trusts. Content Detail
Medicaid eligibility (6)
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Fact Sheet Explaining Basic Rules on NYS Financial Medicaid Eligibility for People who are Disabled, Aged 65+, or Blind
Explains how people age 65+, disabled, and blind can qualify for Medicaid with income above the Medicaid limit through the "spend-down"program, and explains the rules about which bank accounts, IRAs, and other savings count. Also explains how to apply for Medicaid personal care/home attendant services. Content Detail
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How to use funeral planning to become eligible for Medicaid
How pre-paying for your funeral or for the funeral of immediate family can help you "spend down" your savings to qualify for Medicaid. This is for people age 65+ and people with disabilities. Content Detail
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Medicaid Excess Income ("Spenddown" or "Surplus Income") Program
Information on qualifying for Medicaid when your income exceeds the regular Medicaid limits, by applying your and your family's past or current medical expenses to offset the "excess income." Content Detail
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Step-by-step guide to enrolling in the NYSARC Pooled SNT for Medicaid spend-down
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This explains how to enroll in a pooled trust. Content Detail
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Medicaid Spend-down: NYC Medicaid Now Accepts FAXED Medical Bills
Form and instructions for faxing in medical bills to meet the monthly "spend-down." Content Detail
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List of Pooled Trusts in NYS
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This is a contact list of non-profit organizations that have pooled trusts. Content Detail
Medicaid home care and nursing home care (5)
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services in New York City
Read about the new procedures for applying for Medicaid home care in New York City, for most adults over age 21 who have Medicare and are applying for home care. People under age 21 and those without Medicare still use the old procedures of applying for home care, which are also explained in this article. Content Detail
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services Outside New York City
Explanation of process of applying for Medicaid personal care services, with a guide to filling out the physician's form needed to apply. Download form for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Content Detail
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Medicaid Reimbuirsement of Home Care Expenses
How to apply for reimbursement when you or your family paid out of pocket for home care before you applied for home care, or while your application was being processed. Content Detail
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New York State Medicaid Law for People Needing Nursing Home Care
Information on Transfer of Asset rules for Medicaid, which can delay coverage by Medicaid for nursing home care. For Medicaid services received while living in the community, there are no transfer of asset penalties. Content Detail
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Nursing Home Medicaid Coverage - Basic Financial Eligibility Rules about Income, Resources, and Spousal Protections
Rules about Financial Eligibility for Medicaid to pay for Nursing Home Care in NYS -- what income must be used to pay for care, what happens to your home, etc. Content Detail
Other Medicaid programs (5)
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Medicaid Buy-in Program for People with Disabilities
The Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (a/k/a MBI-WPD or Medicaid Buy-In) allows people age 16-65 who are working to receive full Medicaid despite gross income that may be as high as $55,188 for an individual and $73,884 for a couple (2009 limits). Content Detail
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Medicaid & Work: Keeping Your Medicaid While You Work
Explains programs that encourage people with disabilities to work by allowing them to keep Medicaid even though they are now earning income. Content Detail
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Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, which allows people under age 65 who have a disability to receive Medicaid despite having higher income. Content Detail
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New York Makes Work Pay Initiative (NY-MWP) Initiative
Website of an important initiative to help working people retain health care, SSI and other benefits when they work, using government incentives to encourage working. Content Detail
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How to Navigate the Medicaid Buy-In Application Process
Tips for navigating the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, which allows people under age 65 who have a disability to receive Medicaid despite having higher income. Content Detail
Medicaid managed care (3)
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Basic Facts about Medicaid Managed Care
This is a PDF with information about Medicaid Managed Care. Medicaid Managed Care laws were updated in 2016 and again in 2018. Content Detail
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How Do I Pick a New Medicaid Managed Care Plan?
Information on what to think about and what questions to ask when choosing a new medicaid managed care plan. Content Detail
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Medicaid Managed Care in New York State
This is a PDF that answers commonly asked questions about medicaid managed care. Content Detail
More information (1)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
